Texas Parks & Wildlife Department: Deadline for review and comment on the draft catfish management plan to enhance the state’s second-most popular fishery. Click on tpwd.texas.gov and search for catfish plan.

Padre Island National Seashore: No entrance fee to commemorate the National Park Services’ 99th anniversary. Call 361-949-8068 or click on nps.gov.

Sept. 18-20

Texas Outdoor Family: Hands-on basics of camping for those with little or no experience with tent, gear provided, Inks Lake State Park. $65 for family of up to six. Call 512-389-8903 or email tofsp@tpwd.texas.gov.

Sept. 26

Padre Island National Seashore: No entrance fee weekend, to commemorate National Public Lands Day. Call 361-949-8068 or click on nps.gov.

Oct. 9-11

Texas Outdoor Family: Hands-on basics of camping for those with little or no experience with tent, gear provided, Garner State Park. $65 for family of up to six. Call 512-389-8903 or email tofsp@tpwd.texas.gov.

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame: Deadline for nominations of individuals or organizations that have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas. Click on tpwd.texas.gov and search for the hall of fame.

Texas Firearms Festival: Nearly 50 exhibitors and 20 bays where visitors can try out firearms from dozens of manufacturers with ammo included; retail sales for firearms and accessories, 10 a.m-5 p.m. both days. Best of the West Shooting Range in Liberty Hill, northwest of Austin. $60 one day, $25 non-shooters; $275 VIP. Click on texasgunfest.com.

Texas Outdoor Family: Hands-on basics of camping for those with little or no experience with tent, gear provided, Pedernales State Park. $65 for family of up to six. Call 512-389-8903 or email tofsp@tpwd.texas.gov.